CPSC Recall in 2025: Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 25-451

Date: August 28, 2025

Product Name: Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans

Recall Description:

This recall involves electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold only from August 2003 through December 2013 with model numbers: DOW-136-0-34-XIN, DOW-136-0-26-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3/4”, and D-RE-PSC-127/20-4P1SP.  The recalled attic fan motors can be identified by the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells. Only attic fan motors with the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells are subject to the recall.

Hazard Description:

The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 2.9 million

Incidents:

The firm has received 159 reports of incidents related to the recalled attic fan motors involving burning or fire. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Various stores and wholesalers nationwide, including ABC Supply, Lowe’s, and Beacon, in-store and online from August 2003 through December 2013 for about $74 and $92.

Manufactured In:

China